North Carolina Expandable Baton Laws

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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 14. Criminal Law § 14-269.2. Weapons on campus or other educational property

(d) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), firework, or any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.

(e) It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to cause, encourage, or aid a minor who is less than 18 years old to possess or carry, whether openly or concealed, any BB gun, stun gun, air rifle, air pistol, bowie knife, dirk, dagger, slungshot, leaded cane, switchblade knife, blackjack, metallic knuckles, razors and razor blades (except solely for personal shaving), firework, or any sharp-pointed or edged instrument except instructional supplies, unaltered nail files and clips and tools used solely for preparation of food, instruction, and maintenance, on educational property.

Summary:

(d) This law makes it illegal for anyone to possess or carry certain kinds of weapons (including a blackjack) within the campus or any other educational property.

(e) This law makes it illegal for anyone to cause, encourage or aid a minor (who is below 18 years of age) to possess or carry certain kinds of weapons (including a blackjack) within the campus or any other educational property.